Rethinking the chess pieces - 2nd hand

This fascinating book examines how the value of chess pieces changes during the course of a game and how chess masters use this knowledge to decide which pieces to exchange — and when.

It investigates why the traditional 'chart of relative values' or computer analysis so often fails to explain why certain trades and sacrifices are good and others are bad, and focuses on typical decisions a player has to make — for example, whether to trade two minor pieces for a rook and pawn, or the queen for two rooks. The author advocates adherence to some basic laws of piece value, explaining concepts such as 'it's not what goes out of the board, it's what stays on' and 'value depends on range'.

Aimed at players of all strengths, this book is an insightful guide to an often overlooked subject.

International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis is a professional journalist and popular chess writer. He is the author of Bobby Fischer Rediscovered, also published by Batsford.

• Casa editrice Batsford
• Code 5366us
• Anno 2004
• Pagine 223
• Isbn 0-7134-8904-9